Appalachian Cottontail

Sylvilagus obscurus

The Appalachian cottontail is a species of cottontail rabbit in the family Leporidae. It is a rare species found in the upland areas of the eastern United States.

Baby Season
Winter (February-March)· Summer (June-September)
Appalachian Cottontail. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Kristof Zyskowski.
Appalachian Cottontail. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Kristof Zyskowski.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Appalachian Cottontail observed by jeffreyschelevitz
May 18, 2026
Walker Trail, Sevierville, TN, US
byjeffreyschelevitz
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Appalachian Cottontail observed by chris_range
Apr 25, 2026
W C St, Elizabethton, TN, US
byChris Range
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Appalachian Cottontail observed by gobygal
Apr 8, 2026
Northend, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA
bygobygal
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Appalachian Cottontail observed by sofiamaitre
Mar 19, 2026
Enola Rd, Newville, PA, US
bysofiamaitre
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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